What if the Ultra Beasts had DIFFERENT Abilities?

[@esperdeedeo]

"there's really only one option for this mon, and you already know it" for kartana instantly got me thinking sharpness so flash fire caught me so off guard 😭

[@EthanB31710]

Yeo same

[@Liability2]

Sharpness would make sense design-wise, but flash fire is just a better ability for it, even though it doesn’t make sense why it would have it

[@Pi-eipp]

Well baked body would be even more busted

[@tomrejor4842]

​@@Liability2Tbf basically all of Kartana's more are affected by sharpness it already hits you like a truck, with Sharpness it definitzly ahs the potential to being a one hit KO machine. I honestly believe that the extra damage would do more for it than not being affected by fire moves anymore.

[@clottedfishd2928]

tbf its very frail lol

[@magnuspkmn]

Man I'd love to see the Ultra Beasts come back with these abilities, with a story explanation that they adapted to the region and aren't powered up by Beast Boost anymore.

[@MattBudYT]

A lot of potential for them story wise and potentially more beasts

[@BigPat216]

A dlc based around ultra space would be sick.

[@leebulger7112]

​@@MattBudYTI think Rock Head could be a good ability for Blacepholon.

[@Jlaps941]

I could see it since that’s exactly what happened to Solgaleo and Lunala

[@sephikong8323]

Adaptability Blacephalon goes : "Switch into that STAB combo Bozo"

[@butteredsalmonella]

Tyranitar: Aight bet

[@QR14_Masahiya]

​​@@butteredsalmonella blissey who doesn't resist it, and casually survive the hit ☕🗿

[@Pi-eipp]

I have a head canon that stantler is so ugly that it’s intimidating

[@trans-ruffboi4605]

it's got intimidate bc it's partially based on a type of Japanese deer scare for gardens. this is reflected in it's Japanese name, Odoshishi, mirroring the name of the deer scare, the shishi-odoshi. the original proposed English name for Stantler was actually Scaribou, to further reflect that

[@Pi-eipp]

@@trans-ruffboi4605 fair but I like my head canon because it’s funny

[@lasercraft32]

@@trans-ruffboi4605 There's also just the fact that actual deer use their antlers for intimidation.

[@SakhotGamer]

Sleep powder is my favorite guzzlord move, gf clearly was cooking

[@carnage0685]

Stakataka doesn’t need a different ability, it just needs to have like, 30 less base defense and 30 more base health so that it can not only get attack boosts easier, but actually be a lot tankier than it is right now.

[@tonberry2670]

And a far different type

[@carnage0685]

@@tonberry2670 Steel and Ground is the only other alternative. Nothing else would make sense. Besides, even with its current type, it would be able to survive a lot Ground and Fighting attacks with more health than it has right now.

[@flareblitz198]

It would actually be kind of difficult to fluctuate its stats, seeing as the theme of Ultra Beasts is having prime numbers in all of their stats (except Naganadel's speed but we don't talk about that)

[@carnage0685]

@ Oh, is that the reason? Damn, math ruins everything again

[@SplodgeOfChippy]

Naganadel should have merciless

[@thunderknight4149]

How about mega launcher?

[@SkillHunterThousandManPlan]

​@@thunderknight4149I think merciless fits it more.

[@bigmonke3348]

@@SkillHunterThousandManPlan not really its just a poison dragon, nothing merciless in its nature. fits a dark type more

[@crossbugcn]

Guzzlord should have an ability called Metabolize that removes any status effect after 1-2 turns

[@marcoasturias8520]

Shed skin

[@rayyt5566]

Gluttony fits Guzzlord the best lol

[@GoldGuard]

Imo Guzzlord should get an ability similar to Fur Coat but have it called something like Bloated Belly

[@bigmonke3348]

@@GoldGuard thats stupid asf that thing would be unkillable

[@GoldGuard]

@@bigmonke3348 Guzzlord doesn't have much going for it as is so this would be a fair buff imo. Guzzlord lacks any way of boosting its offensive stats and has a bunch of common weaknesses (including 4x to Fairy) that keep it in check. Pretty much like an alternative Dondozo that trades some of its walling ability for the option of running mixed offense. Plus it lacks Unaware so it's not as good of a wall as Dondozo and not much stronger either.

[@Miguel_I_guess]

One thing about ultra beasts is that all of their stats are prime numbers, adding to their weird alien vibe

[@lemonguy7821]

Naganadel:

[@Miguel_I_guess]

@@lemonguy7821 idk bro it’s a square of a prime

[@lemonguy7821]

@@Miguel_I_guess I mean yea, but still. It bothers me.

[@sramain2852]

9:42 Come on, Lightning Rod was right there

[@thunderknight4149]

It's even based off of an artificial TREE.

[@frazzianimations9027]

Or transitor!

[@anonymousfog501]

​@@frazzianimations9027 would be absolutely busted in doubles with Tail Glow and Discharge

[@theapexsurvivor9538]

​@@anonymousfog501 yeah, just give it Energy Ball, pair it with Mr. Mime or something for Wide Guard and Follow Me, Tapu Koko or Pincurchin for E Surge, and anything with good Fighting/Water coverage (Urshifu Rapid will do).

[@deathpigeon2]

Mind Blown isn't effected by Reckless because it has fixed recoil instead of a percentage of damage and the point of Reckless is that it increases damage to your opponent and to your own pokémon.

[@aronspiker72]

Then why do crashing moves like high jump kick *still* get boosted by reckless

[@omnibeta1876]

If you miss, you get recoil back, that's why

[@JackieJackJackerJacky]

8:45 I'm pretty sure Skuntank just farts on the enemy when it faints lmao

[@jcuret1003]

I think prankster could fit for blacephalon since it’s based on an evil clown. Idk how much better it would be tho, I guess priority trick and will o wisp could be useful

[@Beast_the_smash_guy]

Oh, definitely would be useful. Prankster Trick/Wisp/Toxic/Taunt/Light Screen/ or even Encore My set would be probably extremely rare, but it would be: Scarf Prankster Mind Blown Trick Shadow Ball Expanding Force/Psychic/Taunt (for after you get rid of scarf.) Specs is probably still a better choice item, while Beast Boost maybe be a better ability still for him. But it opens up so much more for this one trick nuke

[@tyruku18]

Would like to see the Paradox Version of this concept with your take.

[@webmen-kun7453]

I would make Naganadel hidden ability “Mega launcher” because it shoots things out of it’s blaster stinger thing

[@furby9284]

This was a cool video idea! It may be harder since they’re less unique, but maybe you could do this with the Paradox Pokémon as well.

[@EinManU]

honestly, giving kartana a 50% boost from the get go instead of a 50% boost on kill but that can stack probably doesnt even change much - its a different pokemon though one is just a oneshot machine, but CAN be walled. the other cant, at all - but only if you get it to a spot where it has 1-2 ko's

[@jesusarreola3169]

Some of these Pokemon just need straight upgrade/exclusive abilities tailored for them. Guzzlord could get a one that biting moves gain lifesteal or something. Blacephelon could get something that works with its signature move mind blown such as gaining a calm mind or amnesia buff when hitting half hp. With how unique ultra beasts are i think they deserve their own extremely quirky gimmicks

[@l.e.9362]

Dazzling for Blacephalon. I'd say its overall appearance, coupled with the mind-blowing head, is quite dazzling. Competitively, it completely flips the match-up against would-be checks like Gambit, Rilla, Urshifu rapid, etc.

[@grunkleg.2934]

I theorymon'd something like that some time back. - Nihilego: Corrosion, under the assumption the Ability gets buffed to hit Steel super effective with Poison, otherwise Levitate or Clear Body - Buzzwole: Iron Fist or maybe Sheer Force - Pheromosa: Dazzling / Queenly Majesty, not sure if you could call it a queen or not - Xurkitree: Mold Breaker or Lightning Rod or something like Fatal Precision from Radical Red - Celesteela: Own Tempo - Kartana: Limber (Those two are pretty much balanced on razor's edge, so probably best to not go overboard. Maybe they could get away with Overcoat and Wind Rider respectively?) - Guzzlord: Dark Aura, just like in RadRed - Poipole / Naganadel: Merciless - Stakataka: Solid Rock - Blacephalon: Aftermath

[@anonymousfog501]

Even just buffing Corrosion to allow all Poison-type moves to hit Steel-type for neutral effectiveness (like Scrappy with Ghost-types) would be a massive buff for it

[@Marco-fs9bs]

Hear me out Magic guard blachephalon

[@AeternalisTheAbyssalAlchemist]

If you ever played Pokerogue, which is a fanmade roguelike, every 'mon in that has a "passive" that has to be unlocked. These passives function as a second ability. and wouldn't you know it, Kartana's passive is sharpness (and omfg it's so busted.) these are what the unlockable abilities for the ultra beasts are in Pokerogue (except Blacephelon because I have yet to obtain one, so I don't actually know what its passive is) Nihilego: Levitate (negates its 4x ground weakness) Buzzwole: Moxie (so it can get +2 attack instead of +1, or get +1 attack and +1 defense) Pheromosa: Tinted Lens (greatly improves the usefulness of its bug moves which otherwise are commonly resisted, especially useful against fairy which resists both of its STABs) Xurkitree: Transistor (gives its electric moves an additional 1.5x boost on top of its STAB) Celesteela: Heatproof (mitigates its fire weakness) Kartana: Sharpness (incredibly busted, boosts most of its arsenal by 1.5x. seriously this thing is a menace) Guzzlord: Innards Out (because of Guzzlord's massive HP, Innards Out has very high damage potential) Naganadel: Sheer Force (boosts any of its moves that can produce a secondary effect such as poisoning, pretty solid) Stakataka: Solid Rock (reduces the supereffective damage it takes) Blacephelon: ??? Buzzwole's moxie is the only one that doesnt really work in a normal setting, since its only by virtue of Pokerogue allowing the pokemon you start with to have two abilities that its good. In a normal setting, moxie is just beast boost but it only works for attack.

[@lasercraft32]

Keep in mind, if you're giving them brand-new abilities, I see no rule saying they can't also have a new _hidden_ ability. Guzzlord could have the abilities Beast Boost, Gluttony, and Thick Fat as its hidden ability.

[@ASCENSiON_]

My Fakémon region has an ability called Catch Of The Day, which heals a Pokemon's max HP by 50% after a kill (usually given to Pokémon that are great at hunting prey). Think of it like Beast Boost for HP. If Guzzlord could find a way to deal enough damage to reliably rack up kills, it could actually see some viability by remaining on the field for a while, since Beast Boost doesn't help it out much. Trick Room support would be a great help for Guzzlord as well.

[@SirGunky]

For Blacephalon maybe Dazzling? With how flashy its fireworks are I think it'd be fitting. And priority immunity on frail pokemon is always a good idea

[@beagremlin69]

given it's constantly having to re-grow its head, you could definitely justify regenerator for blacephalon, like a less broken and more fitting version of magic guard

[@gmo53104]

1:22 leaving poor necrozma out?! Then again I get it since people say it’s a legendary. But in my opinion!: I consider it both since it cam from an ultra wormhole. But it’s also the mascot of ultra sun and ultra moon.

[@AnnanKamrans]

somewhat random thing: the thumbnail reminded me of pokerogue, since in that game, they have a feature named Passives, each pokemon line has 1, they're basically an extra ability alongside their normal ability, and kartana has Sharpness as a passive just thought i should mention that

[@EridianBlaze]

For Blacephalon, I think the Dazzling ability would be quite fitting It blocks priority, so that means your opp cant revenge kill it with things like Shadow Sneak or Sucker Punch possibly allowing you to get one more hard hit off before it goes down when it's low, and I think it fits pretty well thematically considering Blacephalon is a bit of a show-off in the anime

[@The1trueLeo]

0:23 and their stat spread is divisible by 7

[@BigPat216]

I can’t explain it but I really love Guzzlord.

[@frazzianimations9027]

It’s anime cry

[@BigPat216]

@@frazzianimations9027 thanks, I just looked that up and his encounter with Bewear and I am disturbed.

[@1020percent]

Give Guzzlord regenerator and parting shot.

[@afriendlycampfire260]

THIS!!!

[@EinSilverRose]

I'd prefer if Guzzlord got a unique ability. Maybe a combo of Thick Fat, Gluttony and Recycle that grants it an omni-boost in all stats except speed when it eats a berry and then it recycles the berry if it KOs a Pokemon. It would really give Guzzlord a niche in just being an absolute menace and fitting its terrifying world ending status as shown in the anime. As for Pheromosa maybe a combo of Queenly Majesty and Multiscale since I imagine her body is much tougher than it appears given the cockroach design. Well at least for one attack. After taking damage Pheromosa would lose her cool and take normal damage when not at 100% HP. I think it would fit her well. I think the Ultra Beasts would benefit a lot from having unique abilities if Gen 9 can give something like Bloodmoon Ursaluna 3 abilities in one just for existing. Ultra Beasts are so alien they can have their own unique ability.

[@afriendlycampfire260]

I have an idea Endless glutonny: All contact moves become draining moves and heals 1/4 of the damage dealt and 1/2 if it's a bitting move

[@apocrypha5363]

I'd give Stackatacka Multiscale. Partly because far too many Pokémon have Sturdy, and partly because it's whole thing is that it's made of multiple different objects. (That are kinda scale-like.) And, while it's a terrible ability, Big Pecks would fit Buzzwole quite well thematically. Big Pecks is a pun ability, (large pectoral muscles, and large pecks from a beak.) No Pokémon has bigger or more prominent pectorals than Buzzwole, and it does have a huge proboscis.

[@MetalKing1417]

I'd come up with a custom ability for Guzzlord- Devourer- Uses held Berry earlier, Restores 1/4 HP upon use of Berry, recovers berry 2 turns after use.

[@Jsolo13]

I believe they also all share having only prime number base stats

[@PrimalPower]

Except for Naganadel's speed being 121 (11^2)

[@Hugo-yz1vb]

Hear me out again... Adaptability Pheromosa

[@switchnslider1636]

RUBL at best in Gen 10

[@GoldGuard]

@@switchnslider1636 75% of the entire Pokedex is gonna be PU or below in Gen 10

[@theapexsurvivor9538]

​@@GoldGuardGen 10, all Pokemon from Gen 7 or earlier are ZU, except Mega Charizard Z which is UU. NUbers is overcrowded and Smogon is considering adding an even lower tier to allow Pokemon like Arceus Steel to see usage...

[@takarijbartleby]

I also could see Wind Rider working on Kartana, as it is paper. Also, it gives it immunity to plenty of Wind based moves like Heat Wave. I could see Blacephalon with Dazzling as it is all about putting on a show and then surprising their prey. Earth Eater would be funny on Guzzlord as it constantly eats. Why not the earth it is standing on?

[@Smores_AreAwesome]

Strong Jaw would have both boosted Guzzlord's Crunch, one of it's better STAB dark moves, and fit it perfectly thematically, although I guess with how much it eats thick fat works too Sharpness fits Kartana perfectly, and at first, I thought that your backup, Hyper Cutter, wouldn't work because it's description says that it's for pokemon with pinchers, but with the way Kartana can put its blades together, I'd say it was a pretty good choice, so overall, great choices here Both Blacephalon and Xurkitree would fit the Illuminate ability, but that's pretty useless in battle, so I would probably stick with your choice for Blacephalon. Galvanize would be pretty good for Xurkitree. Stakataka could also get Rock Head, but that would be even more useless that illuminate, although Solid Rock would be great as it reduces super effective attack power, and Stakataka definitely suffers with it's multiple 4x weaknesses. Sturdy also works pretty well though. Nihilego obviously works well with Levitate, but Toxic Debris would work too as well as possibly Poison Point. For Pheramosa, I think that Speed Boost would work, as the anime, it's stats, and it's movepool promote how speedy it is, and it would be very good for this pokemon, as in a few turns it could outspeed everything, making its only weakness priority moves, which is ironic as that's what Queenly Majesty, the ability given to it in the video, prevents. I think that Queenly Majesty is very fitting, and very good, but it is also the signature ability of Tsareena, and I wouldn't want to take that away, although that has been done in the past. As for Celesteela, I guess since its based on bamboo, it could get a common ability for grass types, like overgrow or Sap Sipper. It could also get Wind Rider to combat pesky Heat Waves, but overall I think Flare Boost would be way better. For Buzzswole, I don't think I can really beat your abilities. I think that, since it is an evolution, Naganadel should be able to take Poiple's Poison Point and Levitate, as those would be very good and also make just as much, and maybe even more sense on Naganadel. Compound Eyes would make sense, but would absolutely suck.

[@Matto33gaming]

You don’t understand the amount of giggles you just caused me with the kartana flash fire. I used to play hackmons a lot and this was the mon that I had on so many teams because it was so funny to watch the opponent think they had kartana then get hit right back by a boosted sacred fire.

[@bobbydhopp65]

6:37 Correct! In Pokerogue, there are new passive abilities that activate alongside the main one, so Kartana gets both Beast Boost and Sharpness.

[@nazeersadek6705]

9:04 how about Dazzling on Blacephalon?

[@strider_hiryu850]

Pheromosa having more HP than Stakataka is hilarious

[@AliceTheToastWitch]

Blacephelon getting Magic Bounce would be really fun, especially since it seems like it would be bouncy. It gives it more to do than just sweeping, and wouldn’t be as broken for it as Magic Guard

[@brobroismango7824]

honestly love the idea of wind rider for kartana, not a great ability but fits canonically

[@Beast_the_smash_guy]

Not a great ability? Immune to heat wave/icy wind (speed drops) + attack boost, can be easily set up with your own Tailwind user like the prankster genies. I think it would be solid. Hell, maybe better than Beast Boost on it

[@PixieDiamondDew]

Sharpness Kartana is a obvious choice, but I think wind rider would be crazy good and fitting + heat wave immunity

[@caseydewitt6236]

Honestly, I feel like Nihilego deserves a Commander-like ability. It did, after all, engulf Lusamine and I'm pretty sure it feeds on the thoughts of others. Hence its name, "Nihil" for "nihilism" and "ego" for, well, "ego."

[@Thund3rDrag0n12]

Personally I think the most fitting ability for Guzzlord is Dragon's Maw but that's just me

[@rainglock5885]

Thank you Mat, I now have something to listen to on my way home🙏🏿

[@zeldamaster52]

You were correct. The fangame Pokerogue gave Kartana Sharpness as a passive, making it incredibly strong. But Sharpness is its passive, and in that game Passives are bonus unlockable abilities that stack with Abilities, making it so Kartana gets Beast Boost and Sharpness combined, so it just becomes totally unfair.

[@nathanieljones8043]

For the clown flash fire would be good giving him a safe switch a Stat boost and it's flavorful because fireworks.

[@jakelastra9488]

I’d give blacephalon dazzling which stops priority like sucker punch and it fits thematically cause of the fireworks, also where does the sound from the beast boost in the intro come from?

[@gaara8014]

Xurk not getting transistor felt wrong

[@slashine1071]

here's an interesting one for blacephalon: magic guard. This ability stops blacephalon from taking damage from mind blown, while also acting as a built in heavy duty boots as well as letting it negate poison damage. Also stakataka wants solid rock, my guy.

[@docxy7331]

Just for shits and giggles give buzzswole moxie

[@anonymousfog501]

I've been planning on a fan game that includes the ability to go to a new Pangea based region full of Ultra Beasts and was already thinking about giving the new abilities in addition to Beast Boost so this helped with that

[@nazeersadek6705]

5:33 Kartana would be busted with sharpness why not give it wind rider instead

[@Shmoovy7]

I think an interesting ability for Guzzlord could be Earth Eater. I know it's technically the signature ability of Orthworm, but it just makes so much sense. Even though Guzzlord isn't weak to ground, an extra immunity, *especially* to ground, is always useful, and having any way to help Guzzlord recover some health is appreciated.

[@T3nch1]

How about creating new abilities for each that fit the theme of the pokemon? Guzzlord -> Greedy eater; physical attacks steal and consume the opponent's held item, restoring HP. The restoration value would be similar to Fling's damage value and it would activate barries effects in addition to the restoration value. Kartana -> Wax seal; Nullifies the first fire attack to hit. Wax paper. Blacephalon -> Strobe; All attacks have a 10% chance to flinch. The dude looks like a disco clown, give it some strobe lights. Xurkitree -> Recharge; Using an Electric type move restores HP. Basically leftovers but only when you use Electric moves. Stakataka -> Immovable Object; High defense halves the damage of Fighting and Ground attacks. 3 combined boosts to Defense and Special Defense turn the 4x weaknesses into a 2x. Nihilego -> Doomed Aura; Stats cannot be raised, only lowered and all stat changes are inverted. If Haze and Contrary were a constant field effect, also it would be subject to Zygarde's Aura Break ability which would make it one of 3 Pokemon Zygarde's ability actually effects. Pheremosa -> Terror Aura; Priority is inverted. Simple as and self explanatory. Also subject to Aura Break. And people can pretend all they want, she looks like a roach. Celesteela -> Otherwordly Vitality; If knocked out, revives the Pokemon with half HP. I get that it's supposed to be a rocket ship but all I see is Princess Kaguya and Bamboo. If you know the story of the Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Princess then you get where I'm coming from. Buzzwole -> Vampire; Physical hits restore health. Again like leftovers but it's on making physical contact, it would trigger multiple times for multi hit attacks like Rocky Helmet does. And what's more thematic for a Mosquito? Naganadel -> Polluting Charge; Using a Poison type attack sets terrain. This thing is supposed to have "Hundreds of liters" of poison, so have a poison attack create a poison field effect that acts like 1 layer of toxic spikes. Different set condition, different clear condition, like weather effects.

[@whatisthepointofhandles]

You should do this paradox pokemon next

[@neonkingneonking6189]

I’ve been thinking about this idea for paradox

[@kellenbailey7433]

Earth Eater Guzzlord tho....

[@marcelosandoval8719]

Actually this is a nice topic I just hoped that other mons like Paradox had a different Hidden Abilities I can think a few Like there are the obvious like Sandy Shocks having either Magnet Pull m or Arena Trap to not step on Magneton’s toes Or Electric surge in Iron Thorns because poor Pincurchin has too much pressure on his back having to compete with Rillaboom’s grassy glide, Indedee’s utility and Galarian’s Wheezing nice typing Pincurchin has low base stats, and a bad distribution on top of that and mono electric is not good defensively Iron Thorns has good Base stats a decent distribution and a Typing that while it’s horrible in theory If Alolan Golem has a decent niche in OU with that typing and a similar spread I’m sure Thorn’s can be a Tapu Koko in middle tiers And Levitate Iron Moth And some more interesting like Thick Fat into Brute Bonnet Tinted Lens into Iron Jugulus Inner Focus to Iron Hands Or Scrappy Great Tusk That would be broken Even Soundproof Scream Tail

[@carnage0685]

Ugh Electric Surge Iron Thorns would be so perfect

[@bigblue2568]

I think dazzling could be a fitting ability for Blacephalon

[@jamessambrook5718]

Guzzlord with huge power would go hard

[@BeeZeeSD]

I was thinking if it wasn’t already said elsewhere that Dazzling wouldn’t be terrible for Blacephalon, not as good as others but for what it’s shown as in media and how it loves to outspeed it’d be decent to have priority be blocked as an answer into it, and could make it slightly better in doubles without being broken or unreasonable, nor even a direct upgrade to damage but rather limiting answers and making something like scarf or web support better and forcing specific answers like Heatran, which are still just good Pokémon in that case. The doubles part being from what I read, that Dazzling not only blocks priority into the user, but into allies as well, meaning it not only prevents shadow sneak and sucker punch from affecting it, but passively blocks prankster and fake out in doubles

[@ulonroa3305]

Buzzwole not only it's my fave ultra beast, is my third fave pokemon ever! So glad to see the buff bug gets some love. I like Guts a lot as the best ability

[@DominicBallard-lg9km]

I fully thought that Mind Blown would get boosted by Reckless. I FULLY thought that.

[@herpderp1013]

For Blacephalon maybe regenerator since it always makes a new head and could give the player a reason to actually use its signature move. For Xurkitree it would be cool to see electric surge since it’s connected to the ground when you first encounter it in a wormhole

[@AshBlossomWorshiper]

Literally pokerogue passives, lol. It was neat comparing their choice to your thoughts - I think Rogue's choice of solid rock is more thematically correct than sturdy for stakataka and helps with the "not being a thick boi" issue - Queenly magesty feels SO MUCH MORE correct than tinted lens. I completely forgot it was an ability

[@valiantchris6456]

Would love to see if Paradox Pokémon get different abilities than "Protosynthesis" and "Quark Drive".

[@solwikami3559]

For poipole and naganadel, give them contrary. When evolving, poipole turns upside-down (poipole's head becomes naganadel's body) just like Inkay into Malamar. It may be OP with DracoMeteor but I feel like it fits thematically

[@thunderbolt4567]

I think mind blown would be boosted by reckless, the devs probably just never thought of it lol

[@Nosretep]

Competitive-Nihilego Guts-Buzzwole Adaptability-Pheromosa Electric Surge-Xurkitree Regenerator-Celesteela Sharpness-Kartana Contrary-Guzzlord Corrosion-Poipole Speed Boost-Naganadel Magic Guard-Blacephalon Stamina-Stakataka - Neutralizing Gas-Cosmog Simple-Cosmoem Drought-Solgaleo Magic Bounce-Lunala Psychic Surge-Necrozma

[@ethanhuddleston]

The fact that z-hypnosis missed made me laugh!

[@lilharm]

I can imagine PokeCo giving some if not all Ultra Beasts unique abilities

[@redjirachi1]

I think they should give these "quasi-legendaries" this variety of Hidden Abilities to make them more distinct. If you make a sequel do the Paradox Pokemon

[@caiusdrakegaming8087]

In order of their dex entries: Nihilego- Liquid Ooze, Merciless, or Levitate Buzzwole- Iron Fist, Defiant, or Stamina Pheromosa- Queenly Majesty, Infiltrator, or Limber Xurkitree- Motor Drive, Volt Absorb, or Transistor Celesteela- Filter, Flare Boost, or Regenerator Kartana- Sharpness, Sheer Force, Wind Rider Guzzlord- Strong Jaw, Intimidate, or Thick Fat Poipole and Naganadel- Adaptability, Poison Point, or Sticky Hold Stakataka- Battle Armor, Solid Rock or Mirror Armor Blacephalon- Soundproof, Moody, or Aftermath

[@bigmonke3348]

Honestly sharpness would be worse than kartana haviing a second beat boost. Great for immediate and reliable damage but the beast boost comes in handy and racks up over time. Really depends on how you want to play.

[@jeremye1159]

Technically, the best ability for Kartana would be well baked body, as it gives a boost to something Kartana actually uses (defense)

[@McHaletheScott]

Pokerogue has additional abilities called "passives" that you can unlock for a pokemon, and kartana does get sharpness!! And thats WITH beast boost.

[@vizzyboi1829]

Take me back to 2018... Celesteela sets up with Flame Charge, eats Citrus Berry at half health, hit back with Acrobatics, kill, Beast Boost Attack... TAKE ME BACK

[@thod-thod]

Scope lens dragon cheer naganadel would be cool

[@BucketBoysOfficial]

The quality of my competitive play has gone up tenfold since watching MattBud. Even in a video of what ifs I’ve learned so much. Thanks for always keeping it real 🫨🫨♥️

[@waluigiisthebest2802]

Guzzlord has a giant mouth, so Strong jaw could be interesting. It will need to get more biting moves as coverage though.

[@TrixterTheFemboy]

Filter also fits pretty well for Stakatakatakatakatakatakataka

[@Keithmasterchief]

Give guzlord shear force pls

[@typemasters2871]

What if the Paradox Pokemon had different abilities? Two ideas I had was to give Sandy Shocks Electric Surge and Iron Moth Drought

[@jaredadkinson]

It’s funny that you mentioned Beedrill for Sniper but not Mega Beedrill for Adaptability

[@rafaparkour]

Please now do a video about different abilities for the paradox pokémon

[@Tony_AM009]

I agree with your ideas. Queenly Majesty on Pheromosa and Flare Boost on Celesteela were clever. For Nihilego, I would propose Corrosion, Merciless, or Poison Puppeteer, the signature ability of Pecharunt. Nihilego has been known to influence people and Pokémon. I would consider giving Naganadel Corrosion or Merciless.

[@Dragonstorm1234]

You did exactly what I thought for Guzzlord, Kartana with Sharpness would have a nuclear leaf blade and make smart strike actually good, Blacephalon I'm not sure, Xurkitree could have dazzling, it fits the theme, Stakataka does not have 131 attack lol, but yeah, sturdy makes sense, Nihelego could have corrosion, I think it fits, Pheramosa what you gave makes sense and would definitely keep it in ubers, I actually would really like to see flare boost on other pokemon so yes, Guts definitely makes sense, Sniper if it got focus energy would make it super Kingdra

[@SonicMaurice-f7m]

Since they're given abilities maybe they could have a hidden ability like guzzlord with gluttony. Also the perfect thematic ability for blacphalon would be dazzling

[@docxy7331]

They should make an ability that auto clears your side of hazards on switch in and give it to guzz and snorlax. Call it consume.

[@ElenaPog]

I feel Guzzlord could benefit well from strong jaw, makes crunch an actual good stab move, helps coverage with the fang moves and fits well considering it’s 90% mouth. Kartana honestly does not need sharpness, it’s already a phenomenal banded mon if you give it permanent choice band it would make it too unhealthy for most meta games. Honestly I really like hyper cutter for vgc as preventing intimidate is a pretty vital ability. Blacephalon I can imagine having flash fire, again not an amazing ability because I do not think it needs any ability better than beast boost but flash fire would allow it to pivot in on strong fire type moves, not only acting as a safe switch to hit powerful specs boosted moves but also would serve to boost the damage of mind blown and other fire type options Xurkitree I think motor drive is very fitting, plays well into its kit and honestly probably wouldn’t help too too much in similar regards to Electivire in old gens where the electric move simply isn’t consistent enough. Stakataka I don’t think needs sturdy, I would honestly prefer an option such as solid rock which could help it function better as a consistent tank for moves. There’s an argument for analytic which would be potent, and is commonly given to steel types but I don’t quite see it Levitate on Nihilego, a mon that would probably see OU usage nowadays anyways is too extreme personally. I feel an ability like clear body while not as strong would be more balanced as it is already such a strong mon Queenly majesty is a very strong ability, as Farigiraf is was high in usage for a while due to it. However, this is because of Farigiraf’s excellent bulk, mons such as Bruxish and Tsareena are much less used when sharing the same nuts ability and still more bulky than Pheromosa

[@AIDcyt]

Blacephalon should have Prankster as it is a trickster clown + I don't want it to be broken Prankster Trick, Taunt & Encore are all pretty good

[@TheWizardMus]

"Aftermath is on the electrode line and some other lones that dont look like they explode but they do" 1 they had it first, electrode only got it as a hidden ability 2 Drifloon and Drifblim are balloons that pop and Stunky and Skuntank play on the "lighting methane farts on fire" trope. Its the same reason they learn flamethrower and explosion by level up Trubbish i dunno i tend to think of dumpster fires more than trash exploding. Maybe its july and they ate some fireworks

[@SJrad]

Maybe prankster for blacephalon? It has the clown aesthetic so it kinda matches thematically

[@PlasmaEnergised]

I think speed boost would be way more broken than flash fire. It’s not a Pokémon that needs to tank moves, so there’s not many situations in which flash fire is incredibly effective. Speed boost however can buff its swords dance sets, along with its choice band sets to make it incredibly broken

[@ednorthon]

Not on topic but I just wanna rant (you can use it in a future video so why not) The arbitrary reasons why Mind Blown isn't boosted by Reckless / Rock Head is because: A) It's not considered a "moves with recoil", which is the subject for Reckless / Rock Head B) It's somewhat in the same team with Curse, Jump Kick, High Jump Kick, and Supercell Slam where you lose a predetermined amount of HP (no official name for this "subcategory") C) It's in the "explosive" subcategory with Explosion, Self-Destruct, and Misty Explosion Some other arbitrary decisions Gamefreak made for subcategories: 1) Fishious Rend is boosted by Strong Jaw with the description stating "with its hard gills" 2) Double Iron Bash (use its "arm"), Hammer *Arm* , and even Headlong Rush ("The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle" ???) are boosted by Iron Fist but not Pound, and Needle *Arm* 2*) People already talked about Sucker Punch not being a "true punching" move and I want to add Poison Jab into that same boat (jab is a quick punch but the Japanese raw translation for the move is "Poison Stab") although I want both to be punching moves 3) Population Bomb is a "slicing" move because the Japanese name is ねずみ斬 nezumizan (mouse cut), explaining why the move is boosted by Sharpness 4) On that same note, Ceaseless *Edge* is a "slicing move" but not Stone *Edge* 5) The "ball and bombs" subcategory doesn't include "explosive" and vice versa 6) On that same not Snipe Shot, Spike Cannon, Flash Cannon, Fleur Cannon are not in either "balls and bombs"' nor ""explosive" even though they are basically Pokemon guns

[@Roman_the_black_cat]

8:54 i think blacephalon should get regenerator since its aleays shown regenerating its head